Newsflash! Your dog doesn't have to go EVERYWHERE with you!

[SundaeAfternoon]

The other boy and girl, eat what I give them, come inside when I ask, will go anywhere with me, don't talk back, console me when I'm sick, and don't cost me a dime in 'wants not needs'.

As you can see, it's quite easy to love your dogs just as much.

Truer words never spoken!

Sorry if some people can't understand how I could love a dog over a human. I don't have human kids, and I don't want them. I happen to love animals for many reasons, a big one being what Cathryn just stated.

I have an emotional bond with my dog that nobody else could ever possibly understand. He is a gift from God and has gotten me and my family through some rough times with his gentle, kind, and loving spirit. I almost lost him once because of a vet's mistake with anesthesia (which I had to witness) and I am VERY protective of him now because of it. So don't belittle me or tell me I need help, because I'm not describing a relationship with a human. That just makes you look ignorant and small-minded. You have no idea what I've been through in my life, and how dare you try to diminish the love I have for my dog, just because you don't agree with it. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. That's all I have to say on this subject.

 

[Mermaid02]

You would seriously save your DOG (whose lifespan is MAYBE 16 years) over the life of your neighbors human baby? THAT IS SO TWISTED I CAN'T EVEN PUT IT IN WORDS.

YEP!

How many other posters would also make the above choice??

The issue would be when someone thinks of their pet as their child then starts to think the pet has the same rights as a child.

Exactly!

 

[rie'smom]

Not one person on this thread - not one - stated they put their dogs in grocery carts. Not one.

That was the OP. She stated she saw that and asked how people felt about this.

No one said they did this.

OK, amend it to read that someone had a dog in the grocery store. It's still against board of health regulations. It's not ok.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Truer words never spoken!

Sorry if some people can't understand how I could love a dog over a human. I don't have human kids, and I don't want them. I happen to love animals for many reasons, a big one being what Cathryn just stated.

I have an emotional bond with my dog that nobody else could ever possibly understand. He is a gift from God and has gotten me and my family through some rough times with his gentle, kind, and loving spirit. I almost lost him once because of a vet's mistake with anesthesia (which I had to witness) and I am VERY protective of him now because of it. So don't belittle me or tell me I need help, because I'm not describing a relationship with a human. That just makes you look ignorant and small-minded. You have no idea what I've been through in my life, and how dare you try to diminish the love I have for my dog, just because you don't agree with it. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. That's all I have to say on this subject.

FWIW--I'm pretty ticked at much of your comments to me.


But I do wonder if you have me mixed up with another poster. I would NEVER diminish anyone's love for their animal or make any implications that there are "issues" if one has so much love for thier animal.

There was another poster on this thread hwo is pregnant whom you got into a VERY heated discussion over some things she said the other day.

I feel you have attributed them to me--which might explain some of your responses. Though I Am not sure.

But I do not diminish ANYONE's relationship with their animal and no--just b/c I said that legally, a pet is not a child--does not diminish that relationship. In the post that I said that, I Also said that I don't care what anyone calls thier animal right after I posted that.

So if you thought I was diminishing your relationship--I do apologize as that certainly was not my intent. But after reading this post--it occurred to me that you may have me mixed up with another poster.

Page 10 has that comment and page 11 has your response to someone else who said something similar-but evidently I am too confusing you with other posters. In any case, I don't de-value anyone's relationship with their pet. My "You need help" comment was in reference to you comparing it to Same Sex couples who cannot get married--last year, I went to my brother's commitment ceremony--the only thing he was "allowed" to have by our lovely govt. I took your comment way more personally than you intended...but it did come across to me as nasty and that was what my comment was aimed towards--not your love of your dog.

 

[BamaTigger]

Truer words never spoken!

Sorry if some people can't understand how I could love a dog over a human. I don't have human kids, and I don't want them. I happen to love animals for many reasons, a big one being what Cathryn just stated.

I have an emotional bond with my dog that nobody else could ever possibly understand. He is a gift from God and has gotten me and my family through some rough times with his gentle, kind, and loving spirit. I almost lost him once because of a vet's mistake with anesthesia (which I had to witness) and I am VERY protective of him now because of it. So don't belittle me or tell me I need help, because I'm not describing a relationship with a human. That just makes you look ignorant and small-minded. You have no idea what I've been through in my life, and how dare you try to diminish the love I have for my dog, just because you don't agree with it. You all should be ashamed of yourselves. That's all I have to say on this subject.

Nice putting it. I feel the same way you do. My dogs and my cats ARE my kids too. Dont you care what anyone says or thinks about it. You CAN love an animal just as much if NOT MORE than a human!

 

[SundaeAfternoon]

FWIW--I'm pretty ticked at much of your comments to me.


But I do wonder if you have me mixed up with another poster. I would NEVER diminish anyone's love for their animal or make any implications that there are "issues" if one has so much love for thier animal.

There was another poster on this thread hwo is pregnant whom you got into a VERY heated discussion over some things she said the other day.

I feel you have attributed them to me--which might explain some of your responses. Though I Am not sure.

But I do not diminish ANYONE's relationship with their animal and no--just b/c I said that legally, a pet is not a child--does not diminish that relationship. In the post that I said that, I Also said that I don't care what anyone calls thier animal right after I posted that.

So if you thought I was diminishing your relationship--I do apologize as that certainly was not my intent. But after reading this post--it occurred to me that you may have me mixed up with another poster.

Are you talking about the sandwich thread?

I did feel you (and others) were trying to diminish my love for my dog with the whole legal/non-legal argument and the "who would you save?" questions. Totally unnecessary. But I do accept your apology.

For what it's worth, I apologize for the comment about your water breaking. That wasn't nice.

 

[SundaeAfternoon]

Page 10 has that comment and page 11 has your response to someone else who said something similar-but evidently I am too confusing you with other posters. In any case, I don't de-value anyone's relationship with their pet. My "You need help" comment was in reference to you comparing it to Same Sex couples who cannot get married--last year, I went to my brother's commitment ceremony--the only thing he was "allowed" to have by our lovely govt. I took your comment way more personally than you intended...but it did come across to me as nasty and that was what my comment was aimed towards--not your love of your dog.

I'm sorry I struck a chord with that comment. I certainly didn't mean to offend. I was just trying to find a way to compare love that is legit, even if it's not legal, and that's what I came up with. Hey, I'm at work and about to get laid off...I am not thinking clearly right now.

 

[Mermaid02]

I'm sorry I struck a chord with that comment. I certainly didn't mean to offend. I was just trying to find a way to compare love that is legit, even if it's not legal, and that's what I came up with. Hey, I'm at work and about to get laid off...I am not thinking clearly right now.

I lost my job in October..... I feel for you!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm sorry I struck a chord with that comment. I certainly didn't mean to offend. I was just trying to find a way to compare love that is legit, even if it's not legal, and that's what I came up with. Hey, I'm at work and about to get laid off...I am not thinking clearly right now.

Totally understand!

Wasn't trying to claim anyone needed a law to love their pet.

Hope work situation resolves itself.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Are you talking about the sandwich thread?

I did feel you (and others) were trying to diminish my love for my dog with the whole legal/non-legal argument and the "who would you save?" questions. Totally unnecessary. But I do accept your apology.

For what it's worth, I apologize for the comment about your water breaking. That wasn't nice.

Thanks.

I wasn't in the "who would you save" debate.

 

[SundaeAfternoon]

I lost my job in October..... I feel for you!

Thanks. We all found out in the beginning of this month, but I think we are all still numb.

I hope we both find something soon.

 

[SundaeAfternoon]

Thanks.

I wasn't in the "who would you save" debate.

Oh I know.

 

[SundaeAfternoon]

Totally understand!

Wasn't trying to claim anyone needed a law to love their pet.

Hope work situation resolves itself.

Thanks, I appreciate that.

 

[xCourxCorex]

I used to work in a grocery store, and once saw a girl with her pet CHINCHILLA walking around. Gross. Chinchilllas roll around in dust all day, and now you're holding it and petting it while walking around the produce aisles?

 

[Mickey's Minion]

There are regulations around food. They are not allowed inside restaurants or in grocery stores ever in the US, so I don't get the outrage here on this board, ever.

That goes back to an earlier discussion in this thread.

Service dogs are exempt and are allowed inside restaurants and in grocery stores.

And, it is against the law for the grocery store or restaurant to ask any questions other than "is that a service dog?" and "what service does it provide."

If the person answers, "yes, it is a service dog" and gives some answer to whatever service it provides, the grocery store and/or restaurant has to allow the dog in. They cannot ask for further proof beyond asking those two questions.

So, if people lie and say their dog is a service dog, the restaurant or grocery store cannot do anything about it. And thus, you can see doggie butts in carts and there may be a reason the store cannot throw them out.

 

[DisMomme]

My dog is a certified therapy dog- that is not the same as a service dog.

We have a service dog in our school. He was originally trained as a search and rescue / therapy dog for a child that has ADHD and tends to bolt. Let me tell you I am glad the dog is with the child. The child is much calmer with the dog next to him and he is less likely to run.

I'm not sure what the difference is, just what we were told he was trained for. We were required to allow the dog to assist the child and the dog wears a vest that says service dog on it. He is definately a "working" dog. He knows when he is "on duty" or "Off". I love having the dog in the class. He has a calming effect on the other children as well. He is never a distraction to the learning, quite the opposite.

 

[tinatark]

This guy who lives here has a cat, Princess Sugar Pie - he takes her everywhere, she wears a cowboy hat and he brushes her teeth. He has conveniently had her designated as a "therapy" animal, so she is allowed anywhere - I've seen him at Lowes, WalMart and a Mall. Her "therapy" methods? He brings her to nursing homes to cheer up the residents. I think her daddy is quite nuts and loves the attention - he keeps 8x10 promo shots of her available upon request. Princess Sugarbritches or whatever her name is seems to feed her owner's ego more than anything else. Here's a youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlyI3js75fw&feature=youtube_gdata

 

[LisaR]

This guy who lives here has a cat, Princess Sugar Pie - he takes her everywhere, she wears a cowboy hat and he brushes her teeth. He has conveniently had her designated as a "therapy" animal, so she is allowed anywhere - I've seen him at Lowes, WalMart and a Mall. Her "therapy" methods? He brings her to nursing homes to cheer up the residents. I think her daddy is quite nuts and loves the attention - he keeps 8x10 promo shots of her available upon request. Princess Sugarbritches or whatever her name is seems to feed her owner's ego more than anything else. Here's a youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlyI3js75fw&feature=youtube_gdata

Wow! There was definitely one being in that car that needed therapy and it wasn't the one wearing the cowboy get-up.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

It never ceases to amaze me how entitled people are these days. Just because YOU love your animal and think they
So, no, I don't think your dog is cute or sweet when it comes up to my child in a place it shouldn't even be and "wants to be friends" with my kid. When my son is clearly agitated that should be your sign that maybe the dog needs to get away from him and, yes, I will let you know that in a heartbeat. that dog bites my child. They will not want to deal with me then.



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As someone who has a small yorkie that I do take places, although never in food stores, etc., etc., I actually don't want your kids coming up to her. So make sure you teach your child the same thing. It amazes me when I see people just allowing their children to come running over and reaching out and trying to pet or even grabbing roughly at my small dog. And YES you are so right when you say that even the most well behaved pet can bite. My dog starts to get agitated when too many kids run over and try to pet her. I always tell kids they can look at her but not to touch her and always be careful with any strange dog. It can really agitate small dogs especially when children or anyone even just starts grabbing at her. I see adults do it also. Luckily she has never bit anyone at all but she does start to shake some and please realize it goes both ways.

Don't worry. I absolutely agree with you! My son is not an issue so far since he is nervous around dogs anyway. My daughter isn't though and loves them but she is about to turn 5 and has definitely been taught not to go up to a stranger's dog for the very reasons you stated above. She never pets anyone's dog without permission thankfully. I have a small dog too (miniature pinscher) who also gets nervous with strangers and I don't want a bunch of children (or adults) getting in her face either. I definitely agree it goes both ways. But I don't take her anywhere that she isn't supposed to go either...out of respect for other patrons AND for my dog.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

When my kids were babies in strollers- I was constantly asking people not to touch the baby.

Ha! Me too! I remember starting a thread on here when my oldest was just a baby about an incident I'd had with one girl who had no sense of boundaries. Apparently anything "cute" (whether it be a baby or a dog) is considered a free for all by some people.